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Losing an older child while pregnant with another baby – the emotional rollercoaster

05/07/201805/07/2018
A silhouette of a pregnant woman gazing out of a window

One of the things that I find hard about having to cope with grieving for Jessica while being pregnant with Peanut is the lack of information and support for women in my situation. I have searched online so many times, trying to find another story like ours. Trying to find someone else who has walked… Read More

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Reconnecting with other heart families at Paultons Park

03/07/201802/07/2018
A view of Peppa Pig World from the Queen's Flying Coach Ride

The heart family day out at Paultons Park has always been a highlight in our summer calendar. Last year, we missed out on it due to being in limbo over whether Jessica would have surgery over the summer. We ended up taking Jessica to Paultons Park later in the year for a birthday treat instead.… Read More

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Crafting with kids – egg box flowers

02/07/201829/06/2018
A variety of flowers made from craft foam and an egg box

Sophie and I have been inspired by nature with our crafting over the last few weeks. These simple egg box flowers are easy for preschoolers to make with a little adult help to cut out the egg box and flower shapes.     You will need: An egg box Craft foam Straws Green tissue paper… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 26

01/07/201830/06/2018
A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught me to look for the little things and has made me a more positive person. It has not always been easy to find something to… Read More

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#30DaysWild 2018 – Week 4

01/07/201830/06/2018
Sophie wearing a flower crown made from hawksbeard

#30DaysWild is a nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trust. It aims to encourage people to connect with nature through doing wild activities every day throughout June. We joined in with this for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The girls and I learned so much about nature and enjoyed doing various… Read More

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Me and Mine – June 2018

30/06/201829/06/2018
Me, hubby and Sophie in the garden holding the cushion with Jessica's picture on

It feels like we are in a strange kind of limbo at the moment. A time between two different family lives. Having to prepare for the arrival of a new child whilst desperately longing for and missing the little girl we’ve lost.   Family life for us has changed forever and in a few weeks’… Read More

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Friday Focus 29/06/18 – Feeling hot, hot, hot

29/06/201829/06/2018
The word hot drawn with a sunshine in place of the 'o'

It’s been lovely to have so much sunshine this week, even if it has been a little too hot for my liking at times! Sophie’s preschool always have a couple of beach days in the summer and this week was the perfect week for them. Sophie loved being able to go in the paddling pool… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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